2E Topics: Accomodations, IEPs & 504s

2E TOPICS:
ACCOMMODATIONS, IEPs & 504s

Navigating school supports for twice-exceptional (2e) learners can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. This hub brings together REEL’s most practical tools, guides, and recordings to help parents and educators better understand accommodations, IEPs, and 504 plans. From our comprehensive Parent’s Guide to IEPs to expert-led workshops and real-world advice from families, you’ll find resources to advocate effectively and ensure your child’s strengths and needs are supported at school.

SPECIAL GUIDE

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The REEL Parent's Guide to IEPs for Twice-Exceptional Students: CA - Bay Area Edition

REEL is excited to announce the publication of this comprehensive and important document.

The guide was written by Amber Willburn and provides invaluable insights into navigating the IEP process with your 2e student.

EVENT RECORDINGS

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Integrating Neurodivergent Strengths at School

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Tap into Public Schools for Assessment & Support for 2e Learners

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What Can You Ask Your School For?

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2e IEP/504 Support with Lamborn Advocacy

ARTICLES

Video: Integrating Neurodivergent Strengths at School

Understanding, honoring, and integrating the interest and strengths of 2e learners is paramount to their well-being, and yet so rarely considered in the educational context. How can parents work with their child's school to encourage strength-based approaches, whether that be in a teacher conference, the IEP process, or other conversations? Join us for this special Neurodiversity Celebration Week lunchtime meetup with Dr. Jade Rivera, Director of the Strength-Based Assessment

Maximizing Student Success: A Strength-Based Pyramid

At REEL, we are passionate about helping parents, students, and teachers build bridges in support of maximizing each child’s potential....

A Parent's Guide to IEPs for Twice-Exceptional Students: California - Bay Area Edition

REEL is excited to announce the publication of of A Parent's Guide to IEPs for Twice-Exceptional Students: California - Bay Area Edition...

Crowd Sourced 2e School Accommodations

On Sept 19, 2023, REEL hosted a panel discussion entitled “ What Can You Ask Your School For? ” Emon Reynolds shared creative...

Parent discussing what to ask school for

What Can You Ask Your School For?

What is reasonable and likely to be accepted and what is not? Our panel of two parents and a neuropsychologist discussed and suggested concrete support and accommodation options as well as answered questions from our parent community.

The Down Low on School Accommodations (or how to keep your sanity when advocating for your 2e child)

Hey Fellow Parent! Have you ever wondered what it is about school accommodations that make them such a touchy subject? I mean, until my...

2e Learner Struggling for Eligibility? Learn about IEP and 504 Support

Learn about 504 plans and IEPs and how to push for eligibility even when the district mentions that your student is performing at grade level and is thus not eligible. Learn various support options available under a 504 or IEP. Learn how to work with teams to creatively extend learning beyond grade-level curriculum. And lastly, learn how Advocates can support your journey.

2E TOPICS: ACCOMMODATIONS, IEPs & 504s

DOWNLOAD The REEL Parent's Guide to IEPs for Twice-Exceptional Students: CA - Bay Area Edition

WATCH Integrating Neurodivergent Strengths at School

WATCH Tap into Public Schools for Assessment & Support for 2e Learners

WATCH What Can You Ask Your School For?

WATCH 2e IEP/504 Support with Lamborn Advocacy